Couples Counselling in Exeter

Lou Stacey Counselling and Clinical Supervision
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Exeter EX6
Relationship
/
Couples
challenges also.
Hello. My name is Lou. I would like to support you. If you are feeling vulnerable or are in need of some help; maybe things are no longer in your control, than please get in touch. Not being able to trust or understand your own thoughts and feelings, yet finding yourself stuck in them, can be very overwhelming and I would like to support and help you find some peace and calm, so you can re-connect to yourself and your world around you again without so much pain, fear or sadness. I am available face to face in Exminster, as well as Telephone or Online via Zoom. Email me for further details or visit my website.
Relationship
/
Couples
challenges also.
Hello. My name is Lou. I would like to support you. If you are feeling vulnerable or are in need of some help; maybe things are no longer in your control, than please get in touch. Not being able to trust or understand your own thoughts and feelings, yet finding yourself stuck in them, can be very overwhelming and I would like to support and help you find some peace and calm, so you can re-connect to yourself and your world around you again without so much pain, fear or sadness. I am available face to face in Exminster, as well as Telephone or Online via Zoom. Email me for further details or visit my website.

Richard Dealler
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified
Exeter EX4
I am a fully qualified and insured counsellor, working within an ethical code of conduct laid down by NCPS. During our first session we will create a working agreement and begin to establish the foundations of a safe and reliable
relationship
. Change is possible. I cannot fix another’s pain, but I can support, enable and encourage clients in their own journey of deepening understanding and self-acceptance, utilising the skills and experience I have gathered over the years in working with clients struggling with anxiety, depression, issues around low self esteem and trauma.
I am a fully qualified and insured counsellor, working within an ethical code of conduct laid down by NCPS. During our first session we will create a working agreement and begin to establish the foundations of a safe and reliable
relationship
. Change is possible. I cannot fix another’s pain, but I can support, enable and encourage clients in their own journey of deepening understanding and self-acceptance, utilising the skills and experience I have gathered over the years in working with clients struggling with anxiety, depression, issues around low self esteem and trauma.

Samantha Barlow
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Exeter EX1
I work with a relational focus and believe that the quality of the relationships in our lives significantly affects our wellbeing, be it our
relationship
with ourselves, our
partner
, our family, or our wider connections.
Life can be challenging. I offer a caring environment free from judgment for you to explore your feelings. I will work alongside you to develop life-changing habits and help you become the person you wish to be. I have a special interest in working with
relationship
difficulties, such as separation, divorce, affairs, control or abuse, stepfamily issues and parenting. I am a Relate trained, CPCAB Level 5 relational counsellor. I also work extensively with life stage transitions, such as adolescence, parenthood, menopause, older adults and bereavement. I am passionate about supporting people on their journey for meaning and purpose.
I work with a relational focus and believe that the quality of the relationships in our lives significantly affects our wellbeing, be it our
relationship
with ourselves, our
partner
, our family, or our wider connections.
Life can be challenging. I offer a caring environment free from judgment for you to explore your feelings. I will work alongside you to develop life-changing habits and help you become the person you wish to be. I have a special interest in working with
relationship
difficulties, such as separation, divorce, affairs, control or abuse, stepfamily issues and parenting. I am a Relate trained, CPCAB Level 5 relational counsellor. I also work extensively with life stage transitions, such as adolescence, parenthood, menopause, older adults and bereavement. I am passionate about supporting people on their journey for meaning and purpose.

Victoria Riddiford
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP Accred
Verified
2 Endorsed
Exeter EX4
Not accepting new clients
My name is Victoria, and I am an accredited counsellor with many years experience of working with life's difficulties, including anxiety, depression, relationships, bereavement and trauma. I have specialist experience in working with the ongoing impact of sexual abuse and rape. I offer in-person counselling in a ground floor therapy room in central Exeter, and I also work via Zoom and telephone. I offer a safe, confidential space to talk through issues that are troubling you, at your pace, so you can move forward with your life. We'll work together to establish a trusting
relationship
, where you feel listened to and understood.
My name is Victoria, and I am an accredited counsellor with many years experience of working with life's difficulties, including anxiety, depression, relationships, bereavement and trauma. I have specialist experience in working with the ongoing impact of sexual abuse and rape. I offer in-person counselling in a ground floor therapy room in central Exeter, and I also work via Zoom and telephone. I offer a safe, confidential space to talk through issues that are troubling you, at your pace, so you can move forward with your life. We'll work together to establish a trusting
relationship
, where you feel listened to and understood.

Lizette Baker
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Exeter EX1
I specialise in anxiety, bereavement,
relationship
issues, replacement child syndrome and trauma, offering patience and understanding to explore challenges or unhealthy patterns from emotional wounds.
Are you looking for the 'right' counsellor? Hi, my name is Lizette and I believe we each have an innate ability to know what is right for our personal situation. But sometimes, due to either loss, trauma, bereavement, abuse, adverse events from our childhood or a life changing event, we lose our direction. Given the right environment, including a safe space to be heard, I can give you time to explore your needs for healing, change and growth. You’ve already made the first step, the next step begins with you trusting your instinct and making the connection that feels right to you.
I specialise in anxiety, bereavement,
relationship
issues, replacement child syndrome and trauma, offering patience and understanding to explore challenges or unhealthy patterns from emotional wounds.
Are you looking for the 'right' counsellor? Hi, my name is Lizette and I believe we each have an innate ability to know what is right for our personal situation. But sometimes, due to either loss, trauma, bereavement, abuse, adverse events from our childhood or a life changing event, we lose our direction. Given the right environment, including a safe space to be heard, I can give you time to explore your needs for healing, change and growth. You’ve already made the first step, the next step begins with you trusting your instinct and making the connection that feels right to you.

Judy Gibbons
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Exeter EX3
Building a
relationship
of trust between us is important to me.
I am a qualified and experienced Integrative counsellor and Internal Family Systems therapist, working with adults across a wide range of life's challenges in the Exeter area and on-line. I hope to encourage self-acceptance as a good enough person, quietening the inner critic & bringing self-compassion to the
relationship
you have with yourself & transforming your
relationship
with others. Together, we can explore the feelings, thoughts & relational patterns that have been causing you distress. I can support you to gain a deeper understanding of the effects of past experiences & how these may impact your struggles in the present.
Building a
relationship
of trust between us is important to me.
I am a qualified and experienced Integrative counsellor and Internal Family Systems therapist, working with adults across a wide range of life's challenges in the Exeter area and on-line. I hope to encourage self-acceptance as a good enough person, quietening the inner critic & bringing self-compassion to the
relationship
you have with yourself & transforming your
relationship
with others. Together, we can explore the feelings, thoughts & relational patterns that have been causing you distress. I can support you to gain a deeper understanding of the effects of past experiences & how these may impact your struggles in the present.

Barbara Matheson
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Exeter EX1
I'm a very experienced counsellor seeing my clients face to face and online. If you're reading this I imagine you're looking for support. Maybe you're experiencing anxiety, depression, loneliness, unhappiness, low mood , anger, sadness or loss . You may be struggling with a
relationship
, bereavement , menopause , work issues , or communicating with others, Perhaps you're not sure what to expect from counselling or wondering if it's right for you. My effective approach can help you gain a better understanding of yourself and your relationships with others, and explore ways to bring about positive change and balance in your life.
I'm a very experienced counsellor seeing my clients face to face and online. If you're reading this I imagine you're looking for support. Maybe you're experiencing anxiety, depression, loneliness, unhappiness, low mood , anger, sadness or loss . You may be struggling with a
relationship
, bereavement , menopause , work issues , or communicating with others, Perhaps you're not sure what to expect from counselling or wondering if it's right for you. My effective approach can help you gain a better understanding of yourself and your relationships with others, and explore ways to bring about positive change and balance in your life.

Rea Pearson
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified
Exeter EX2
Waitlist for new clients
Experienced & BACP Accredited, sex-positive Gender, Sexuality &
Relationship
Diversity (GSRD) therapist working with LGBTQIA+ people. Knowledgable about gender, sexuality, transitioning, polyamory, consensual & ethical non-monogamy (CNM/ENM), open relationships, kink, BDSM, D/s, fetishes, sexual Issues, sex workers, swinging, munches, and sex parties. All genders and sexualities welcome. I support people with opening up relationships, or who are into, or experimenting with, kinks or power play. I also see a lot of trans and non-binary clients. I am a fully qualified sex therapist so can help with most sexual issues.
Experienced & BACP Accredited, sex-positive Gender, Sexuality &
Relationship
Diversity (GSRD) therapist working with LGBTQIA+ people. Knowledgable about gender, sexuality, transitioning, polyamory, consensual & ethical non-monogamy (CNM/ENM), open relationships, kink, BDSM, D/s, fetishes, sexual Issues, sex workers, swinging, munches, and sex parties. All genders and sexualities welcome. I support people with opening up relationships, or who are into, or experimenting with, kinks or power play. I also see a lot of trans and non-binary clients. I am a fully qualified sex therapist so can help with most sexual issues.

Kay Vickers
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified
Exeter EX1 (Online Only)
I work with individuals experiencing
relationship
problems, anxiety, depression, unwanted thoughts or behaviours, or who simply feel ‘stuck’ in their circumstances.
If you are seeking the opportunity to talk matters though in a non judgemental and safe environment, I provide the support and understanding to empower you to consider the issues you wish to explore. Working together to help you gain a deeper understanding of yourself and why you are experiencing the difficulties that you have. Enabling you to develop new methods of coping with these difficulties. We will explore patterns in your thoughts and behaviours which will help you to gain a sense of control and stability in your everyday life. I am a registered member of the BACP and the NCS.
I work with individuals experiencing
relationship
problems, anxiety, depression, unwanted thoughts or behaviours, or who simply feel ‘stuck’ in their circumstances.
If you are seeking the opportunity to talk matters though in a non judgemental and safe environment, I provide the support and understanding to empower you to consider the issues you wish to explore. Working together to help you gain a deeper understanding of yourself and why you are experiencing the difficulties that you have. Enabling you to develop new methods of coping with these difficulties. We will explore patterns in your thoughts and behaviours which will help you to gain a sense of control and stability in your everyday life. I am a registered member of the BACP and the NCS.

Jane Blackburn
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified
2 Endorsed
Exeter EX4
Hi, my name is Jane Blackburn. If you're reading this, you’ve probably found that life isn’t always as straight-forward as we’d like and that it can really take a toll on each of us. I have experience supporting people facing all sorts of challenges in their lives including: anxiety, stress, depression, panic attacks, difficulties expressing themselves, low self-esteem, and
relationship
difficulties, to name but a few. I can even support you if you just feel a little bit ‘off’, as though things are ‘not quite right’. The first step towards making a positive change is to ask for help, even if that feels daunting to do.
Hi, my name is Jane Blackburn. If you're reading this, you’ve probably found that life isn’t always as straight-forward as we’d like and that it can really take a toll on each of us. I have experience supporting people facing all sorts of challenges in their lives including: anxiety, stress, depression, panic attacks, difficulties expressing themselves, low self-esteem, and
relationship
difficulties, to name but a few. I can even support you if you just feel a little bit ‘off’, as though things are ‘not quite right’. The first step towards making a positive change is to ask for help, even if that feels daunting to do.

Maria Alda Gomez Otero
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP Accred
Verified
Exeter EX4
You might be struggling with the echoes of past or current traumas, including transgenerational trauma, collective suffering, and spiritual wounds, that ripple through your everyday life, manifesting as anxiety,
relationship
challenges, or an inner restlessness you can't seem to quiet. Your goal is profound healing — to finally feel at ease within your own skin and to unlock the potential that seems just out of reach. Your needs are multidimensional — seeking not just relief but a deep, resonant healing that restores your sense of self and purpose. You aspire to a life where inner peace and potential are fully realised.
You might be struggling with the echoes of past or current traumas, including transgenerational trauma, collective suffering, and spiritual wounds, that ripple through your everyday life, manifesting as anxiety,
relationship
challenges, or an inner restlessness you can't seem to quiet. Your goal is profound healing — to finally feel at ease within your own skin and to unlock the potential that seems just out of reach. Your needs are multidimensional — seeking not just relief but a deep, resonant healing that restores your sense of self and purpose. You aspire to a life where inner peace and potential are fully realised.
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Paul Brennan
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Exeter EX2
I offer both in person and online support for people experiencing grief, loss or struggling with change. This can be bereavement, loss of a job, end of a
relationship
or simply feeling a bit lost in life itself. I also work with men's issues as well as LGBT concerns. I offer a safe, confidential and non-judgemental space to unpack issues, explore your feelings and better understand what is going on for you. You may be feeling lost, anxious, uncertain or scared. That's understandable. That's okay. Considering counselling is a brave step. Well done for coming this far. Let's work together to try and find a way forward for you.
I offer both in person and online support for people experiencing grief, loss or struggling with change. This can be bereavement, loss of a job, end of a
relationship
or simply feeling a bit lost in life itself. I also work with men's issues as well as LGBT concerns. I offer a safe, confidential and non-judgemental space to unpack issues, explore your feelings and better understand what is going on for you. You may be feeling lost, anxious, uncertain or scared. That's understandable. That's okay. Considering counselling is a brave step. Well done for coming this far. Let's work together to try and find a way forward for you.

Sharon Letten Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Exeter EX1
Through my lived experience, I understand how difficult it is to reach out. I use a relational approach - helping to meet your individual & couple needs. Whether it's to improve your anxiety, depression, or confidence, I will work alongside you, helping you to navigate your way through life's challenges. Perhaps you just want to talk in a safe environment or need support to make changes? I work holistically and creatively with adults, teens &
couples
in a caring and non-judgmental way, covering a range of issues which can significantly impact on our relationships with ourselves and others and work towards meaning and reconnection.
Through my lived experience, I understand how difficult it is to reach out. I use a relational approach - helping to meet your individual & couple needs. Whether it's to improve your anxiety, depression, or confidence, I will work alongside you, helping you to navigate your way through life's challenges. Perhaps you just want to talk in a safe environment or need support to make changes? I work holistically and creatively with adults, teens &
couples
in a caring and non-judgmental way, covering a range of issues which can significantly impact on our relationships with ourselves and others and work towards meaning and reconnection.

Agatha Penney MBACP (Accred), COSRT, Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MSc, COSRT General
Verified
Exeter EX4 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
As a fully qualified counsellor, psychosexual and
relationship
therapist and supervisor I offer a fully confidential, non-judgemental and integrative approach to general sex therapy for
couples
and individuals with evidence-based and humanistic models, which support working through life challenges whilst gaining awareness, tools and confidence of self.
Sometimes we may feel that everything we experience in life is difficult, challenging or simply doesn't make sense anymore. The amount of pressure we need to handle every day combined with all these repressed and unprocessed memories of things we never dealt with can easily lead to many psycho-physical issues. We all possess physical, mental/emotional and sexual healths. When our physical health needs attention, we go to see a doctor. Sadly, we often disregard the latter. We think we can handle it all, where in fact we are getting weaker, less resilient to adversities and prone to negative feelings & reactions.
As a fully qualified counsellor, psychosexual and
relationship
therapist and supervisor I offer a fully confidential, non-judgemental and integrative approach to general sex therapy for
couples
and individuals with evidence-based and humanistic models, which support working through life challenges whilst gaining awareness, tools and confidence of self.
Sometimes we may feel that everything we experience in life is difficult, challenging or simply doesn't make sense anymore. The amount of pressure we need to handle every day combined with all these repressed and unprocessed memories of things we never dealt with can easily lead to many psycho-physical issues. We all possess physical, mental/emotional and sexual healths. When our physical health needs attention, we go to see a doctor. Sadly, we often disregard the latter. We think we can handle it all, where in fact we are getting weaker, less resilient to adversities and prone to negative feelings & reactions.

Annie Ford
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP Accred
Verified
Exeter EX5
It takes courage to contact a Counsellor for the first time you may be feeling stuck or overwhelmed, needing to make sense or gain clarity of your personal issues. As an experienced Professional Counsellor, I provide a safe, non-judgemental and confidential space. A place where you can explore the changes "you want". Building resilience and strategies to cope with
relationship
or work issues, such as stress, anxiety, depression, bereavement, low self-esteem, bullying, or stressful health challenges. Short & long-term therapy 9am -7pm + Sat mornings. A calm comfortable garden studio or outdoors and online during Covid19.
It takes courage to contact a Counsellor for the first time you may be feeling stuck or overwhelmed, needing to make sense or gain clarity of your personal issues. As an experienced Professional Counsellor, I provide a safe, non-judgemental and confidential space. A place where you can explore the changes "you want". Building resilience and strategies to cope with
relationship
or work issues, such as stress, anxiety, depression, bereavement, low self-esteem, bullying, or stressful health challenges. Short & long-term therapy 9am -7pm + Sat mornings. A calm comfortable garden studio or outdoors and online during Covid19.

Max Cohen
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Exeter EX4
I work with individuals and
couples
aged 18+ on all issues. I specialise in trans+ (genderqueer, non-binary), LGBTQ+ issues & family support. I'm an Accredited Gender, Sex and
Relationship
Diversities Therapist (Pink Therapy). I also have over 25 years of experience of support work in areas such as living with HIV, recovering from domestic abuse, young people's issues, neurodiverse awareness and work-related issues such as discrimination.
I work with individuals and
couples
aged 18+ on all issues. I specialise in trans+ (genderqueer, non-binary), LGBTQ+ issues & family support. I'm an Accredited Gender, Sex and
Relationship
Diversities Therapist (Pink Therapy). I also have over 25 years of experience of support work in areas such as living with HIV, recovering from domestic abuse, young people's issues, neurodiverse awareness and work-related issues such as discrimination.

Frances Read
Counsellor, MSc, UKCP Trainee
Verified
Exeter EX2 (Online Only)
Have you experienced narcissistic abuse, coercive control or domestic violence? Perhaps you are trying to recover from a toxic
relationship
, but are still struggling with symptoms such as anxiety, panic and low self esteem? Or maybe you are still in an abusive
relationship
, still trying to understand what is going on and find the strength to leave. Narcissistic and other forms of abuse can leave you feeling like a shell of your former self. Would you like to find someone who can help you understand and process the trauma that you have experienced, to help you heal and become the person you want to be?
Have you experienced narcissistic abuse, coercive control or domestic violence? Perhaps you are trying to recover from a toxic
relationship
, but are still struggling with symptoms such as anxiety, panic and low self esteem? Or maybe you are still in an abusive
relationship
, still trying to understand what is going on and find the strength to leave. Narcissistic and other forms of abuse can leave you feeling like a shell of your former self. Would you like to find someone who can help you understand and process the trauma that you have experienced, to help you heal and become the person you want to be?

Jane Meares - Anxiety | Trauma | Bereavement
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Exeter EX4
I support adults affected by low self esteem, anxiety, depression, or
relationship
issues, often those who have experienced the death of a loved one, childhood sexual abuse, or other trauma in life.
Do you put on a brave face but feel different on the inside? Perhaps you’re empty and numb, or overwhelmed by emotions? Are you finding it hard to cope day-to-day? I know how tough life can be at times and how lonely it feels when no one seems to understand. If you’re wondering when you’ll feel happy or hopeful again, or you’re worrying about the future and fearing the worst, or maybe you’re struggling with a big change and a sense of who you are; I’d like to help. Being able to talk freely to someone, without fear of judgement or shame, can be a huge relief.
I support adults affected by low self esteem, anxiety, depression, or
relationship
issues, often those who have experienced the death of a loved one, childhood sexual abuse, or other trauma in life.
Do you put on a brave face but feel different on the inside? Perhaps you’re empty and numb, or overwhelmed by emotions? Are you finding it hard to cope day-to-day? I know how tough life can be at times and how lonely it feels when no one seems to understand. If you’re wondering when you’ll feel happy or hopeful again, or you’re worrying about the future and fearing the worst, or maybe you’re struggling with a big change and a sense of who you are; I’d like to help. Being able to talk freely to someone, without fear of judgement or shame, can be a huge relief.

Charlotte Feeny
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Exeter EX1
We can all feel overwhelmed sometimes: it might be the breakdown of a
relationship
, loss of a friendship, daily struggles or those horrible feelings of anxiety that just won’t go away. We might be feeling unhappy but we’re not really sure why, we might feel life isn’t going the way we want it to whilst everyone else seems to be sorted. Talking openly and feeling truly heard can be life changing: we can say all those things that keep going round in our heads, the issues that keep coming back time and again, and work towards understanding what’s going on, make changes and find some peace. Isn't that what we all want?
We can all feel overwhelmed sometimes: it might be the breakdown of a
relationship
, loss of a friendship, daily struggles or those horrible feelings of anxiety that just won’t go away. We might be feeling unhappy but we’re not really sure why, we might feel life isn’t going the way we want it to whilst everyone else seems to be sorted. Talking openly and feeling truly heard can be life changing: we can say all those things that keep going round in our heads, the issues that keep coming back time and again, and work towards understanding what’s going on, make changes and find some peace. Isn't that what we all want?

Devon McGahey
Psychotherapist, MA
Exeter EX3
Life is an incredible journey, and sometimes we all need a little support to make the most of this wild and wonderful ride. I believe therapy should be a comfortable and relatable experience for you. I strive to create a space where you feel at ease and understood. My approach is rooted in kindness and empathy, as a compassionate and non-judgemental environment is essential for growth. I genuinely care about your well-being and will work collaboratively with you to address your concerns and achieve your goals. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, or
relationship
challenges, I am here to help.
Life is an incredible journey, and sometimes we all need a little support to make the most of this wild and wonderful ride. I believe therapy should be a comfortable and relatable experience for you. I strive to create a space where you feel at ease and understood. My approach is rooted in kindness and empathy, as a compassionate and non-judgemental environment is essential for growth. I genuinely care about your well-being and will work collaboratively with you to address your concerns and achieve your goals. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, or
relationship
challenges, I am here to help.
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Couples Counselling
Does couples counseling work?
Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.
When should a couple seek counseling?
Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.
How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?
The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.
How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?
The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.